Applied Optimization: Videos & Practice Problems

A golfer aims to hit a golf ball to achieve the greatest horizontal range. The range $R$ of the golf ball can be calculated using the formula $R=\frac{v_0^2}{g}\sin 2\theta$, where $v_0$ is the initial speed of the golf ball, $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity, and $\theta$ is the launch angle above the horizontal. What is the optimal angle $\theta$ for achieving the maximum range?